South Shore Hospital

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear exit door that leads to the outside dumpster unable to close properly and is maintained open due to the door being damaged. Instructed to repair and always close all outer openings properly to avoid possible pest entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed gaskets loose on the doors of the 2 door refrigerator in the front customer service counter. Instructed to repair.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.115 observed the final rinse temperature gauge not operating properly. At the time of the inspection the final rinse gauge indicated that the final rinse was 140f however inspector tested the ht dish machine with a test strip that measures 180f and the test strip indicated the final rinse at 180f. Instructed to repair the final rinse gauge to show the actual temperature of the final rinse and maintain at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed lower storage shelves for equipment with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak on a pipe that is located at the bottom of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a wall in poor repair behind the 2 door refrigerator located behind the customer service counter in the customer cafeteria. Instructed to repair wall and replace coving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dead insects on the floor in the food prep area. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe underneath at handsink behind cafeteria line, leak at 3-comp sink at sanitizing sink, and leak at dish machine.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity in cafeteria. Observed approximately 20-30 mouse droppings on all shelving under cafeteria counter and in drawers of counter. Observed 15-20 mouse droppings on the floor near the reach in behind garbage. Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings on the floor behind and on lower shelf of prep table where the microwave is stored in cafeterria. Observed about 50-60 ants on floor next to cooking equipment. Observed approximately 5-7 fruit flies in cafeteria. Management instructed to clean and remove ants, fruit flies, and all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe underneath at handsink behind cafeteria line, leak at 3-comp sink at sanitizing sink, and leak at dish machine.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2593568 on 4-29-24 violation #47- cooking equipment such as stoves, steamers, ovens with a build up of dirt, food debris, and food splatter on the sides and in between the units. Violation #49 observed the inside of the walk in cooling units with a heavy build up of dirt, spillage and food debris on the floors under the shelving units. Violation #55 observed a build up of dirt and food debris in the corners, under cooking and noncooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible insect and or pest harborage. Violation #55 observed damaged ceiling surfaces in dish washing area and damaged wall surfaces in food service area. Instructed to correct all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged desserts displayed for customer service and not labeled. Instructed manager to properly label all pakaged items with business name, ingredients, allergens, etc

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment such as stoves, steamers, ovens with a build up of dirt and food splatter on the sides and in between the units. Instructed to clean and maintain all as needed to prevent possiblity of pest and or insect issues.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower gasket seal door portion of the walk in cooler number three in need of repair. Also observed the lower portion just under the door handle to the walk in cooler number four in need of repair, broken and inside exposed with sharp edges. Instructed to repair and maintain both in good working conditions.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in cooling units with a heavy build up of dirt, spillage and food debris on the floors under the shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as needed.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a small hole in the lower part of the faucet head of the hand washing sink located to the right of the three door upright freezer spraying water when turned on. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and food debris in the corners, under cooking and noncooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible insect and or pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling surfaces in dish washing area and damaged wall surfaces in food service area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed pakaged desserts displayed for customer service and not labeled. Instructed manager to properly label all pakaged items with business name, ingredients, allergens, etc

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approx 15 mouse droppings located along the wall behind the double door unit in the front food service area. Another 10 droppings under the cabinet at the same location, also noted another 10 droppings located on the floor of the electrical room in the seating area of the food service area. Instructed to clean all affected areas, contact pest control and have a service with proof of service report before the return date of reinspection. Priortiy foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment such as stoves, steamers, ovens with a build up of dirt and food splatter on the sides and in between the units. Instructed to clean and maintain all as needed to prevent possiblity of pest and or insect issues.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower gasket seal door portion of the walk in cooler number three in need of repair. Also observed the lower portion just under the door handle to the walk in cooler number four in need of repair, broken and inside exposed with sharp edges. Instructed to repair and maintain both in good working conditions.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the high temperature dishmachine final rinse temperature gauge not functioning properly. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of making sure of proper final rinse temperature while sanitizing food equipment and utensils. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in cooling units with a heavy build up of dirt, spillage and food debris on the floors under the shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as needed.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a small hole in the lower part of the faucet head of the hand washing sink located to the right of the three door upright freezer spraying water when turned on. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and food debris in the corners, under cooking and noncooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible insect and or pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling surfaces in dish washing area and damaged wall surfaces in food service area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous violations not corrected from report #2574033 on 4-11-23:38- a gap along bottom of delivery door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry. Violation #55 must repair or replace missing & cracked light shields prep,dish washing,chemical storage and where needed. Violation #56 must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles , damaged floor tiles and loose wall bases,missing wall tiles on serving line,dining area,food prep areas.must grout floor near ice machine. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citaion issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON JUICE & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON HOLDING WALK IN COOLER.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNITS, LOWER LEDGE OF TRAY LINE,FRYER CABINETS,USED AND UNUSED STOVES,WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CARTS,COLD & HOT HOLDING CABINETS,DISH CARTS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.CHIPPING SURFACES ON HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE SHELVING UNITS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY LINE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,CRACKED SINK BASIN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ,FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,SPILLS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,CHEMICAL & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES , DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASES,MISSING WALL TILES ON SERVING LINE,DINING AREA,FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS PREP,DISH WASHING,CHEMICAL STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of hot holding unit at 109.9f with tcs foods stored inside for service. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired email letter to cdphfood@cityofchicago.org when ready. Must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for table top cooler on tray line.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more mice droppings on lower shelf of stored dish cabinet.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/3/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of delivery door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil lined on lower shelving units of tables and counters.must remove rust from produce walk in cooler shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on juice & 2- door reach in cooler,exterior door panel on holding walk in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust,grease and food debris build up from walk in cooler -fanguard covers, shelving units,compressor units, lower ledge of tray line,fryer cabinets,used and unused stoves,wheel bases,rolling carts,cold & hot holding cabinets,dish carts,dry food storage shelves.chipping surfaces on hot and cold holding line shelving units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky line underneath dish machine,cracked sink basin in women's toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up ,food splatter and dust build up from walls and ceilings in walk in coolers,prep and dish washing areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles , damaged floor tiles and loose wall bases,missing wall tiles on serving line,dining area,food prep areas.must grout floor near ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up,spills from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep /dish washing areas,walk in coolers,chemical & dry food storage areas.must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer .

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing & cracked light shields ,burnt out lights in walk in freezer,hood of cooking equipment,dish storage area,chemical storage and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on walls under one compartment prep sink area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on floors underneath convection oven area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed exit door, located by the employee toilet rooms, with a one inch gap in the far right corner. Instructed to make said door tight fitting

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor accumulated dirt debris located under and behind all equipment in the food prep area and in the cafeteria area. Instructed to clean.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of fryers and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Also clean under plating line in kitchen.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under plating line in kitchen and around and under cooking equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed some wall tile outside of the dishwashing room in poor repair; repair tile (wall) where needed.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartments of deep fryers of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors inside the chemical storage closet near the employees washroom,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean the vents inside the mens and womens employees washroom of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry food storage room and the cooks walk in coolers along the wall base and in corners to remove debris and/or spills.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted the ceiling in poor repair in the cafe/dining area above the serving line. Must repair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comparment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls near the exposed handsink next to coolers

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from sheleving racks in the walk-in cooler

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the cafteria behind soda machines,along wall base and corners and inside electrical room,also in the chemical room in rear near exit door

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in the rear prep area near the prep table of food particles and clean the light shield covers in the prep area of dust

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the chemical room,to prevent rodent harborage

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in the rear prep area,near the exposed handsink

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: General clean the reach-in freezer,near the fryers of food particles and

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk-in freezer in the front prep area and the walk-in freezer in the storage room,along wall base and corners,also clean floors in the storage room,along wall base and corners behind shelving units

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls need general cleaning in the bainmarie prep area,near prep table

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, prep tables, cabinets, sinks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and dry storage areas. Replace missing floor tiles near exit door in hallway near washrooms.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles and missing baseboards in dry storage area. Replace damaged wall tiles in kitchen. Repair strip on exit door near washrooms.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must clean,and properly store cleaning equipment/dust pans.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Attachment in center of emergency door on 80th st side in poor repair.must repair.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON (COOK'S) REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET (RIGHT) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.